Rising Sea Levels
Question 3 / 5
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A number of projects, including building a sea wall, are being considered to protect the most populated islands in Travina. These projects are expensive and the country cannot afford to pay for them on its own. One proposal by climate change organisations has been to create an international partnership of countries to fund projects in Travina. However, this idea has been debated in the international press.

Are the arguments in the table below for or against this proposal? Click on either For or Against for each argument.

Is this argument for or against international funding for projects in Travina? For Against
This is an exceptional circumstance and the lives of people in Travina are at stake.
Other countries will want the same level of support for their projects.
International groups need to focus on larger projects aimed at reducing climate change.
Travina cannot be saved so this investment will only have a temporary impact.
Climate change is a global problem and solutions tried in Travina might help other countries.